by: Randall E. Pickens, Sr.
ISLAM and its CALIPHATE exhibit the characteristic of the BEAST AND THE FALSE PROPHET described in prophecy.
Since Apostle John’s introduction of the metaphor, Dragon’s Beast and the False Prophet, man has been fixated on determining what religious system is implied and who are the men that might fill these powerful roles. Lets take a look at John’s characterization of these two apocalyptic rulers, the Beast and the False Prophet….
I believe Islam is the most likely candidate to fulfill this prophecy
As the end of this age approaches and Christ’s return draws near, many answers concerning the prophetic Beast of Revelation and the False Prophet will soon be revealed. Of course when I say that, I also must say that I don’t believe that they will be revealed until the “restrainer” is removed. The restrainer being the Church of Jesus Christ. 2 Thes 2:7 However, it stands to reason we may well see this Apocalyptic system developing in our midst and preparing for it’s short 7 year debut!
Who is the Beast?
The Beast is the leader of a powerful religious and governmental system that controls an alliance of nations called the Beast. This extremely dynamic and charismatic individual is described as a beast because he exhibits the characteristics of a beast as he ruthlessly leads the Beast system.
What is the Beast?
Besides being a leader, the Beast is also a governmental system that will control an alliance of nations, which will exist for a short time just before Christ’s return. It is a system that merges religion and government in such a way that it gives those who administer it absolute authority, power, and control over all religious, philosophical, economic, and political aspects of the lives of people who come under its control.
This religious/political system of government has tremendous economic, industrial, military, and spiritual power at its disposal as it seeks to dominate the entire world. It is defined as a beast because it behaves as a powerful predatory animal, killing and destroying as it goes about satisfying its ravenous appetite for power and control.
Who is the False Prophet?
The False Prophet is the spiritual leader of both a powerful and wealthy religion called the Great Whore and the alliance of nations called the Beast. This spiritual leader denies the sovereign authority of God the Father. He also denies that Jesus Christ is the true Son of God and that the gospel proclaimed by the elect is a message from the true God.
This individual is the supreme spiritual leader of all those who submit themselves to the control and will of the Beast system and its leadership. He is called the False Prophet (Rev.13:11-12; 19:20) because he promotes a religious system that is diametrically opposite to the worship system of God the Father and Jesus Christ. This person has tremendous supernatural power, which he uses to deceive and control people into supporting the aims and goals of the Beast system.
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